Freaky Friday

As I surf the Blogosphere, I've noticed that some of my fellow bloggers have set aside some days for certain things. Such as "Wordless Wednesday" or "Federalist Friday". So I decide to do a "Freaky Friday" entry.

Don at the "Beyond Left Field" blog wrote about getting close to a ghost. Here is a picture of something, maybe a ghost.

The Dudette (Pat my wife) and I went on a ghost hunt earlier this year. The locations was the Porter County Jail in Valparaiso Indiana. The jail is now a museum. The photo was taken on the upper floor of the jail/museum. The room at one time was side room converted to an office several years ago but then abandoned.

It was about 10:30 at night, the lights were out and we were in almost total darkness. Pat was taking pictures without a flash. She stuck her hand inside the door way of the room and pushed the button. We heard the auto focus trying to focus on something. When we saw the picture it was a WTF moment. The room was pitch black. We saw nothing and there was no flash.

We have no idea what it is/was. It appears to emit some sort of light that illuminated the back wall. Later that evening, we were in the attic. I felt a light tapping on my right upper arm. Also, I get one EVP on my digital recorder. It is considered to by a class b EVP that said "they're hiding".




Do I believe in ghosts? Well, I do believe in God, so I have to accept the fact there is at least one Holy Spirit or most often referred to as the Holy Ghost. Now, the supernatural is another thing...

Tuesday!

I woke up this morning and remembered I didn't have to go to work! So I did some laundry and surfed the net. I thought I'd start June off with a laugh so I'll share this Carol Burnett out take with you. Its Tim Conway's elephant story. Enjoy!

I've been lost and now...

I'm found. LOL

Sorry for being away so long. I had a lot of things to do. I've been trying to get the proverbial ducks in order for two things.

1. We had our first BBQ contest May 1 & 2 in Liberty Indiana. We had to get the trailer ready and buy supplies. You'd be surprised about all the things that needed stocking up, especially pellets. BTW we came in 14th out of 38. Not bad for our first outing of the year.

2. During the month of April I was busy visiting the pension board, human resources (personnel dept.) and various other assorted departments.

It is official, I'll be retired as of May 28th, 2010! I'll have 30 years and 2 months of service with the Cook County Sheriff's department. I figured that after 2 trips to the hospital and being sued once I shouldn't press my luck anymore. Its time to try and enjoy life.

Will I have more time to do BBQ contest? Maybe. The cost to do a contest isn't cheap. The Dudette will continue working for a little while but I look for her to "retire" after the first of the year.

My "honey do" list is growing, so I'll have lots to do in my spare time.

Once again sorry for the long delay. I'll have the marinade part up in a few days.

For all my Cubs friends.

I got this in an email and decided to share it with you. Yep, I'm a Southsider. Go White Sox!

Went to Doctor!

Yes, I went to see the Doctor today. I had a 2:15 appointment, so I get there before 2, just in case she was running early. SILLY ME! I do the co-payment insurance card thing and went to sit down. I must have nodded off but I didn't think so at the time.

I heard my name called and went into the exam room. Her assistant asked the standard million questions. Then I was told that the Doctor was busy but I was next. Then I went back out into the waiting room. Maybe I nodded off and maybe I didn't. Finally I get into see the Doctor. That visit lasted maybe 10 minutes.

I walked out of the office about 2 1/2 hours after I went in. I see a parking ticket on my car. It seems I over stayed my metered time. I didn't think I was in the office waiting that long. That is why I figured I nodded off.

It was a double bummer day! A parking ticket and I get to go back to work tomorrow.

I want to thank my Entrecard friends for the get well wishes.